A group of nursing students is reviewing the various drug classes used to treat psychiatric disorders. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which of the following as examples of antianxiety medications? Select all that apply
A) Selegiline
B) Lorazepam
C) Buspirone
D) Zolpidem
E) Methylphenidate
Ans: B, C
Examples of antianxiety agents include lorazepam and buspirone. Selegiline is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (antidepressant), zolpidem is a hypnotic, and methylphenidate is a stimulant.
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